Author: Jay Bartlett
Milestone Systems Launches Generative AI Plug-In For XProtectv
Milestone Systems announced a forthcoming generative AI-powered video analytics plug-in for its XProtect® video management software, developed in collaboration with NVIDIA. The new solution aims to help operators contextualize alarms and focus on what truly matters by automating video review, filtering out false alarms, and—based on early results—reducing operator alarm fatigue by up to 30%.
Regulatory Shifts Accelerate M&A In Security And Fire
In recent years, regulatory pressure has grown for companies in the security, fire protection, and alarm industries. From new fire codes to cybersecurity requirements and licensing updates, compliance has become more complex and more expensive than ever before. For many business owners, this environment is not only a challenge but also a turning point.
What Keeps Security Business Owners Up At Night, Ed. 14
By: Kelly Bond, Bridgepoint AdvisorsFeat: Kirk MacDowell, MacGuard Security Advisors Running a security-related business is not for the faint of heart. It’s a 24/7 business with a constant mix of […]
The New Playbook: 7 Ways Integrators Can Win On Value, Not Discounts
With the growing cost associated with doing business, margins are too thin to keep racing to the bottom. Many firms live at 10–20 percent hardware margin—barely covering the lights and payroll—while the benchmark NSCA urges is closer to 30 percent so you can clear overhead and invest in growth.
Position Your Company To Lead The Industry’s Evolution
When I first stepped into the security and life safety world back in 1995, I didn’t come with a technical background. I came in with a drive to serve. At the time, the industry felt very hands-on, very local, and honestly, a bit fragmented. You had alarm systems that worked well enough, but there wasn’t the same level of integration, user experience, or customer support we expect today. And it certainly wasn’t an industry people were lining up to get into, it just wasn’t on most people’s radar.
Dark Nights, Blind Cameras: How High-Power Lighting Fixes Surveillance’s Weakest Link
As a physical-security practitioner who’s designed perimeter and critical-infrastructure programs for high-risk sites, I’ll cut to the chase: cameras are fantastic sensors — but they’re only as effective as the light they get. No-light and low-light conditions create predictable technical and human vulnerabilities that criminals can exploit.
Manufacturers, Distributors, And Integrators: Driving Cross-Industry Integration
When you step back and look at the pace of change across industries, one constant stands out: nothing moves in isolation anymore. Technology, services, and solutions overlap. The lines that once separated verticals are blurring fast. At the center of that change—sometimes overlooked—are distributors
Selling Security To Every Personality Type: Analyticals
After exploring the bold Drivers and big-picture Expressives, we now turn to a very different kind of buyer: the Analytical. Analyticals are logical, cautious, and detail-oriented. They don’t make quick decisions — instead, they want evidence, process, and accuracy. If you rush them or push too hard, they’ll back away or quietly disappear.
Oncam Ushers In A New Era With Direct-To-Cloud Video Platform
Oncam has announced its next evolutionary step — a new end-to-end, direct-to-cloud video platform designed to transform enterprise surveillance. Leveraging AI, edge processing, and cloud scalability, the platform aims to simplify system design and deployment while maintaining interoperability for integrators worldwide.
Private. Powerful. Proven.
How Re-Identification Technology Is Reshaping Real-Time Video Analytics Without Facial Recognition In a world of expanding surveillance infrastructure and increasingly strict data regulations, the ability to understand how people move […]
Taylor Carr Appointed President Of Allied Universal Technology Services
Allied Universal® has announced the promotion of Taylor Carr to President of Allied Universal Technology Services (AUTS), one of the largest security systems integrators in the United States. Carr brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and operational expertise in the security and technology services industries. He previously served as Executive Vice President of AUTS following Allied Universal’s acquisition of Securadyne Systems.
Security Leaders Unite To Advance Safer Learning Environments
ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions Tri-State is bringing together security and life safety leaders from education, healthcare, and law enforcement for its second annual Life, Safety, and Security Summit in Philadelphia. The event aims to foster collaboration and develop actionable strategies to enhance safety in learning environments across the United States.
IDEMIA Public Security Launches Cloud-Based Biometric System In Australia
IDEMIA Public Security has successfully launched NAFIS NextGen, a cloud-based biometric identification system, in collaboration with the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). This marks IDEMIA Public Security’s first international cloud-based Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) deployment and establishes a new global benchmark for cloud biometric identification systems.
New Innovations In Visitor Management Drive Sign In Solutions’ Successful Q3
Sign In Solutions has completed a highly successful third quarter marked by AI-enhanced platform innovations, sustained growth in industries with advanced governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements, and first-time recognition in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Workplace Experience Applications.
AMAG And Suprema Deepen Partnership For Biometric Security
AMAG Technology™ has announced Suprema as its strategic partner for biometric readers. This strengthened collaboration formalizes a long-standing relationship between the two companies and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated security solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry™ Solution Suite with Suprema’s industry-leading biometric technology.
TDSi’s GARDiS Pro v3.1 Enhances Smart Access Control
TDSi has announced the release of GARDiS Pro Version 3.1, the latest iteration of its Access Control Management Software. The new version introduces expanded biometric capabilities, smarter credential management, and improved third-party integration options for greater operational flexibility.
ULTRALOQ Expands Smart Home Reach With New Bolt Z-Wave Smart Lock
ULTRALOQ announced the general availability of Bolt Z-Wave, designed to integrate seamlessly with Z-Wave ecosystems including Alarm.com, Home Assistant, SmartThings, and other leading hubs. Bolt Z-Wave brings ULTRALOQ’s trusted performance to more homes and property types with Z-Wave Plus V2 certification, SmartStart for effortless setup, and Z-Wave Long Range for broader coverage and improved responsiveness.
Milestone’s XProtect And Arcules Enchance Cloud Intergration
Milestone Systems has announced major updates to XProtect 2025 R3 and the Arcules platform, introducing new capabilities that accelerate investigations, strengthen operational intelligence, and simplify system management for security teams worldwide. The latest releases for XProtect VMS and Arcules VSaaS address real-world security challenges by making surveillance systems more intelligent, accessible, and easier
Antaira Access Adds Reliability And Versatility To Parking Lot Video Surveillance
FBI statistics show that 10% of all violent crimes and about 40% of vehicle break-ins occur in parking lots. To deter crime, commercial and public facilities deploy video surveillance as […]
TP-Link’s VIGI Expands AI and Solar Security Solutions
VIGI, TP-Link’s professional-grade video surveillance brand, announced an expanded smart security portfolio for businesses. The latest innovations include new AI-powered cameras, a solar-powered security solution, a free Cloud VMS, and an upgraded Design Tool. Together, these solutions empower installers, MSPs, and resellers to deliver scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient protection for multiple environments including retail, education, and remote facilities.